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King Charles dedicates UK's first national memorial to LGBTQ+ troops

The sculpture takes the form of a crumpled bronze letter bearing words from personnel who were affected by the ban on gay and transgender people from serving in the armed forces.

27/10/2025

Economy

Searches for UK seasonal jobs peak ahead of Christmas period

With Halloween just around the corner, it is far too early for many to think about sleigh bells and Christmas cheer. Jobseekers, however, remain an exception to the trend, with the search for seasonal work well underway.

27/10/2025

United Kingdom

Zelenskyy urges US to up Russia sanctions to force it into peace talks

Zelenskyy was in London for talks with two dozen European leaders who have pledged military support to shield his country from future Russian aggression.

24/10/2025

United Kingdom

UK judge sentences five men for roles in Russia-linked arson attack

The men were involved in a plot to set fire to a warehouse in east London in March 2024 that contained humanitarian aid and Starlink satellite equipment destined for Ukraine.

24/10/2025

Health news

UK seizes thousands of unlicensed weight loss jabs in major bust

Law enforcement said the unlicensed drugs were ‘potentially deadly’.

24/10/2025

Culture news

Iconic pop memorabilia from Lennon, Elvis and Oasis on sale in London

Fans of music legends can bid on iconic memorabilia this week, including John Lennon’s glasses, Liam Gallagher’s damaged Oasis guitar and Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” fedora.

24/10/2025

Business

Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack drives UK car production to 73-year low

UK factories built 35.9% fewer vehicles in September after major manufacturer JLR was knocked offline by a cyber incident. Now the sector is accusing Westminster of unfairly taxing its own workers, putting Britain’s economy at risk.

24/10/2025

United Kingdom

Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia

The suspects, aged between 44 and 48, were detained at addresses in west and central London on Thursday.

23/10/2025

United Kingdom

British ex-soldier acquitted of murder in 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre

The judge ruled on Thursday that there was insufficient evidence to convict Soldier F over the killing of unarmed civilians on 30 January 1972.

23/10/2025

Travel News

New travel alert flags methanol dangers in eight destinations

Drinking cheap, unsealed or bootleg drinks abroad can cause blindness or death, FCDO warns.

23/10/2025

Economy

Inflation in the UK remains high, sitting at 3.8% in September

Consumer prices remained almost twice as high as the Bank of England’s 2% target in September.

22/10/2025

Art

Inside the UK art studio empowering autistic artists to create

An art studio for autistic artists in Kent, south-east England, is thriving, selling more than 70 works in its latest exhibition while offering a space for creativity and connection.

22/10/2025

Health news

How do antidepressants affect physical health? New study sheds light

Not all antidepressants are the same when it comes to physical side effects, researchers said.

22/10/2025

United Kingdom

British drug-smuggling grandma to be sent home from death row in Bali

Lindsay Sandiford, 68, was arrested after arriving in Bali in 2012 when Indonesian authorities found cocaine worth €2.1 million in her suitcase.

21/10/2025

Health news

UK woman plays clarinet during brain surgery for Parkinson's symptoms

Doctors said the results were 'instant' on the operating table.

21/10/2025

Economy

David Lindberg to lead HSBC UK as bank sharpens customer focus

HSBC has named former NatWest executive David Lindberg as CEO of its UK ring-fenced bank, part of a sweeping restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and sharpening its customer focus.

21/10/2025

Culture news

In pictures: Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London

The five-day tournament saw elite wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to the iconic venue, marking only the second time the event has ever been held outside Japan.

21/10/2025

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Prince Andrew gives up his royal title of Duke of York as well as other honours after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returns to the headlines.

18/10/2025

United Kingdom

BBC sanctioned for not disclosing Gaza film narrator's Hamas ties

The BBC previously apologised after acknowledging "serious flaws" in the making of "Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone" and removed it from its online player.

17/10/2025

United Kingdom

Ukrainian men deny plotting fires at properties related to Starmer

They men are accused of setting fire to Starmer's personal home, along with a property where he once lived and a car he had sold.

17/10/2025

Design

Stirling Prize: Appleby Blue Almshouse wins top UK architecture award

Appleby Blue, a pioneering social housing project in London to help people downsize and live communally has won this year's Stirling Prize, Britain's most prestigious architecture award for a new building.

17/10/2025

Health news

England and Wales to get first long-lasting jab to prevent HIV

The drug, known as cabotegravir, must be administered every two months.

17/10/2025

United Kingdom

China a threat to UK security, MI5 chief says after spy case collapse

The espionage case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash collapsed after government officials refused to testify under oath that China posed a threat to national security.

16/10/2025

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Sumo wrestlers bring ancient Japanese tradition to London

Sumo wrestlers posed outside London’s Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday, with the sounds of city traffic providing the backdrop ahead of the opening bouts of a five-day tournament.

16/10/2025

Mobility

Waymo to launch self-driving taxis in London next year

Waymo is the second company to say it will bring robotaxis to the UK.

15/10/2025

United Kingdom

Afghan man jailed for TikTok threat to kill Reform UK leader Farage

Fayaz Khan, 26, was sentenced at a court in London for making a threat to kill against Nigel Farage and also for entering the UK illegally on a small boat.

14/10/2025